The 'Casually Explained' meme draws inspiration from the YouTube channel of the same name, created by James. Known for its minimalist stick figure animations and dry, self-deprecating humor, the channel's aesthetic became a popular template for memes that over-analyze social interactions or explain complex topics with ironic simplicity. The most famous variation involves a flowchart about whether a girl is interested in you, consistently concluding that her obvious advances are probably just her 'being friendly.' This template is widely used to highlight oblivious behavior, social anxiety, and the humorous side of overthinking everyday situations.